The Retail Distribution Review (RDR) is starting to have a positive impact on public perception and is encouraging more people to consider seeking advice, according to the latest consumer survey [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority have said that ‘some parts’ of the annuities market are not working well for some consumers. The FCA carried out a ‘thematic review’ of [...]
The Financial Conduct Authority have said that ‘some parts’ of the annuities market are not working well for some consumers. The FCA carried out a ‘thematic review’ of [...]
There were smiles all round at Lifetime House today – and congratulations were issued – as Annabelle Dickinson celebrated passing her latest accountancy exam. Annabelle (pictured) [...]
Weather-related damage in December 2013 and in the first eight weeks of this year could cost the insurance industry up to £500m. That is the view of insurance company PWC. Insurance partner [...]
Lifetime are holding a free Auto Enrolment Seminar for accountants, via invitation only, on Wednesday, February 26. The event will be staged at Lifetime House, from 8.30am to 9.30am. A [...]
HM Revenue and Customers has issued a warning to taxpayers not to be caught out by email phishing scams offering tax rebates in return for bank account or credit card details. HMRC received [...]
UK employers suffer almost one million long-term sickness absences from their companies each year, according to official government statistics released this week. The Department of Work and [...]
Platform fees will remain exempt from VAT, according to guidance released by HM Revenue and Customs. HMRC had consulted on whether to impose VAT on platform fees, but has now relented on the [...]
The annuity market, which millions of Britons rely on for income in old age, isn’t working. Well, that’s the view of many people, including the government’s pensions minister [...]